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4 – Using the SANbox SSP

Setting up a High-Availability Configuration

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Table 4-1. Required Configuration for the Components

of a High-Availability System (Continued)

Component	Minimum
Typea	Required		Required Configuration per Component
Storage array	At least	■	Supported RAID device with two or more independent
	1 device		controllers.
		■ All ports are accessible from both SVM appliances.
		■ If a dual-controller active/passive RAID is used, the
			SANbox SSPs must be cross-connected with the
			controllers, which means that each SANbox SSP must
			see both controllers in the RAID.
Fibre Channel	2 or more	■	Supported Fibre Channel switch.
switches
or
Director-class
Director-class	1	■	High availability
switch		■	Multiple zones

aSee the SANbox SSP release notes for the list of supported hardware including host operating systems, HBAs, storage, and FC switches.

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Contents SANbox 8200 Series Storage Services Platform Page Table of Contents Using the SANbox SSP Section SANbox SSP Management GUI ReferenceSection Troubleshooting Figures Tables Page Introduction Audience Readme FileRelated Documentation Style Conventions Regulatory and Safety Notices New in this ReleaseDeclaration of Conformity ManufacturerProduct Introduction Regulatory and Safety Notices Warranty and Technical Support Before Contacting Technical SupportAvailability TrainingContact Information Introduction Warranty and Technical Support SN0054628-00 a SANbox SSP and StoreAge Solution Overview General DescriptionSANbox SSP/StoreAge Solution Features SANbox SSP OverviewSupported Network Configurations Small SAN Deployment Configuration with ZoningSmall SAN Configuration with Front/Back-Side SANs Dual Fabric ConfigurationHigh-Availability Configuration High-Availability Fabric Configuration How the Solution Protects Against Failures Setup RequirementsPort Connections Fibre Channel Port Connections Ethernet ConnectionsConsole Port Connection General Description Port Connections SN0054628-00 a Roadmap of Setup Tasks Task RoadmapChecking Package Contents Setting Up SANbox SSP SANbox 8200/8202 SSP Port SideSetting Up SANbox SSP Hardware SANbox 8200/8202 SSP Fan SideTo install the power supplies To mount SANbox SSP in a rackInserting the Right Power Supply To connect the console portTo configure the terminal settings on the host computer Accessing SANbox SSP for the First TimeTo power up SANbox SSP To access the CLI through the serial console portTo modify Ethernet settings for remote access Gateway NetmaskConnecting to the SAN Connecting StoreAge SVM Appliances to the SANConnecting SANbox SSPs to the SAN To connect SANbox SSPs to the SANConnecting Hosts to the SAN Managing your ConfigurationTo connect hosts to the SAN Page SANbox SSP Management GUI Reference Managing SANbox SSPUsing the SANbox SSP Management GUI To install Java WebStartQLogic SANbox Storage Services Platform SSP Screen SANbox SSP Management GUI Application Installation Screen To log into the SANbox SSP Management GUITo access the CLI using telnet Using the Command Line Interface RemotelyUsing the Command Line Interface Locally To access the CLI using sshNavigating the SANbox SSP Management GUI SANbox SSP Management GUI FunctionsSystem To manage external port behaviorEnabling and Disabling Ports Ethernet Panel System System Ethernet PanelSensors Panel System System Sensors PanelDiagnostics To use the Diagnostics panelTelnet Telnet Screen Initiated from the SANbox SSP Management GUI10. Diagnostic Screen Log Panel LogPage Using the SANbox SSP Setting up a High-Availability ConfigurationComponent SAN Zoning High-Availability Fabric Configuration with Zoning Directly Connecting Devices to SANbox SSP Yellow zone Pink zoneConfiguring Storage AccessZoning Configuration Restriction on RAID Devices Maximum Frame SizeUsing the SVM GUI to Manage Virtual Storage To create storage poolsTo create virtual volumes Guidelines for Selecting the Storage Device ProfileFailing Back Click Fail BackTo restart SANbox SSP from the CLI To shut down SANbox SSP using the Main Power SwitchShutting Down SANbox SSP To shut down SANbox SSP from the CLIUsing the SANbox SSP Shutting Down SANbox SSP SN0054628-00 a Maintaining the SANbox SSP SANbox SSP System SoftwareBoot Sets To select the active boot set from the local consoleMaintenance Mode To access Maintenance Mode from the local consoleTo install a new system software image on SANbox SSP Updating SANbox SSP System SoftwareTo apply a system software patch To install a new Maintenance Mode image on SANbox SSP Interpreting the LED PatternsReplacing Hardware Components To replace the power suppliesPost and the LEDs To replace the fansAbout the Transceivers To replace a transceiverPage Troubleshooting Before Looking at the Problem StatementsProblem Statements and Troubleshooting Procedures BACK-END Storage not Found LOOP/FABRICCannot Access SANbox SSP Console Port Cannot LOG Into SANbox SSP GUI or CLIInitiator not Found by SVM Performance Characteristics MediaHigh Availability Features Storage ManagementStandards Environmental Device ManagementMechanical ElectricalRegulatory Command Line Interface CLI Overview Command Quick Reference by ObjectTable B-1. Commands by Object Type Command Syntax and Command Completion Help Commands Online HelpExample Accessing the CLI To telnet to the CLI from a web browserFigure B-2. Telnet Console Login Screen Users and Groups Figure B-3. Telnet Console Menu OptionsTable B-2. Built-In Users and Groups Delete User Command Commands Clear CommandCreate User Command Group group nameDisable eth ethernet name Disable Eth CommandDisable Port Command Disable portEnable Eth Command Disable snmpv3 CommandDisable User Command Syntax disable snmpv3Enable Port Command Enable snmpv3 CommandEnable User Command Exit Command Help CommandKeywords help partial command name Help Commands Modify Date CommandModify Eth Command Speed port speed Modify Port CommandCapability port capability Type port typeModify Ports Command Maxframesize size in bytesPorts type port type Password Modify Timezone CommandModify User Command Speed port speed NEGOTIATE, 1G, 2GReset Port Command Quit CommandReboot Command Reset portRestart snmp Command Set Community CommandShow Chassis Command Show Debug Command Show Community CommandShow Date Command SerialnumFcsexch DumpFcptstate FcslunsShow Eth Command Show eths Show Eths CommandShow Fan Command Show fanShow Groups Command Show Fans CommandShow Group Command Show ID CommandShow Ports Command Keywords show port port numberShow ports Show ps Command Keywords show ps power supply number Show psShow ps Show Status Command Show pss CommandShow snmpv3 Command Show Therm CommandShow User Command Show Therms CommandShow Timezone Command Show Users CommandShow Voltage Command Show Voltages CommandVersion Command Default Boot Set Active Boot SetBoot Set Active/Active RAIDMaintenance Mode Image Inactive Boot SetInvalid Boot Set FailoverSecondary Path Valid Boot SetScsi Personality Storage PoolVirtual Volume Virtual DiskIndex LEDs 3-10,6-5 SN0054628-00 a Index-3 SVM GUI SN0054628-00 a Index-5